Today's Lineup: Andres Blanco Starts Again, Leads Off Against Diamondbacks

More changes coming to Phillies manager Pete Mackanin's lineup.

Andres Blanco starts at second base again for the Phillies, but will lead off for the third game of a four-game set today against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Father's Day.

Blanco started Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Diamondbacks, but hit third. He was 2 for 4 with two singles. He had a pinch-hit appearance Friday, which he also collected a hit.

On the season, the utility man is hitting .271 with two homers and 12 RBIs.

With Blanco moving up to the leadoff spot, Odubel Herrera moves down to third and Cody Asche, who led off Saturday, goes down to the five-hole.

Jimmy Paredes plays right field and will bat second.

Here is the full lineup:

1. Andres Blanco, 2B
2. Jimmy Paredes, RF
3. Odubel Herrera, CF
4. Tommy Joseph, 1B
5. Cody Asche, LF
6. Maikel Franco, 3B
7. Cameron Rupp, C
8. Freddy Galvis, SS
9. Zach Eflin, P

For more on today's ballgame, check out Steven Tyding's game notes.

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